diff --git a/app/models/epp/domain.rb b/app/models/epp/domain.rb
index f7c9d8eb0..e70462efe 100644
--- a/app/models/epp/domain.rb
+++ b/app/models/epp/domain.rb
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ class Epp::Domain < Domain
   end
 
   def attach_default_contacts
+    return if owner_contact.blank?
     tech_contacts  << owner_contact if tech_contacts.blank?
     admin_contacts << owner_contact if admin_contacts.blank? && owner_contact.priv?
   end